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Backlash from centrist Democrats as democratic socialist candidates sweep primaries

Party’s old guard abandons ‘blue no matter what’ banner to push for a more formal break with progressive wing

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.

France 24 · Jun 29

'Historic and unprecedented': Trump hails Supreme Court ruling upholding agency firings

US President Donald Trump celebrated what he described as a "Historic and Unprecedented" victory after the US Supreme Court handed him a major win by upholding his authority to remove the heads of most independent federal agencies.

The Times of India · Jun 29

Pickup driver lost consciousness and struck several cars in Delaware. Sen. Chris Coons was a passenger in one of them

No fatalities reported.

We Got This Covered · Jun 29

US Supreme Court expands presidential powers, backs Trump's firing; Fed's Lisa Cook spared for now

US Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's authority to remove the heads of most independent federal agencies, while making a key exception for the Federal Reserve. The landmark ruling, which significantly expands presidential powers, is being seen as one of the most consequential decisions on executive authority in…

The Times of India · Jun 29

John Oliver on redistricting: ‘putting a thumb on the scale of who gets elected’

The host discussed recent limits to the Voting Rights Act and Trump’s efforts to dissolve majority Black districts

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington

Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom

The Independent UK · Jun 29

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's Cook

The Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remove Governor Lisa Cook. The ruling highlights that Fed officials are appointed for set terms and can only be dismissed under specific circumstances, ensuring the central bank remains free from political…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Recap of Today's Opinions and Predictions For The Final Four Cases

My predictions from last Thursday panned out well. The Chief Justice wrote the majority opinion in both Cook and Slaughter. There… The post Recap of Today's Opinions and Predictions For The Final Four Cases appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 29

Supreme Court Ends Agency "Independence," Save for the Federal Reserve

As expected, the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, but reaffirms the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Reason · Jun 29